From an extraordinary sequence of shots taken in Minnesota by wildlife photographer Tom Samuelson.
You can see how it all turned out here.
None too well for the mouse, obviously.
Monthly Archives: April 2013
They’ve turned on Ashoka Mody.
Because he told the truth.
That’ll learn him.
IMF distances itself from comments against austerity (Arthur Beesley, Irish Times)
Yesterday: Why Ajai Chopra’s Sad-Eyed Friend Was So Sad
(Pic: FT)
Out of a tiny children’s toy cup (if you’re not careful).
Aoife Murray writes:
Any damn hipster types who enjoyed the illustration sessions at Offset and who enjoy perusing Broadsheet might enjoy Children’s Books Ireland’s upcoming conference Rebels and Rulebreakers, taking place in the Lighthouse Cinema on 18th & 19th May. Our amazing Irish and international speakers include Hervé Tullet Hervé Tullet!, John Klasson, Sarah McIntyre, John Boyne and Alex T Smith.
Consultant Microbiologist Dr Susan Knowles (above) has told the inquest that there was poor documentation of the patient’s worsening condition.
She said most medical notes from a crucial period of the onset of sepsis were made retrospectively.
Some were made shortly after the events of the afternoon of Wednesday 24 October but others were added on 7, 8 and 12 November.
Shortcomings in Halappanavar care identified (RTE)
(Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
An unknown Irishman Johnny McKinstry (above) has been installed as caretaker coach of Sierra Leone.
McKinstry who has no previous coaching experience in Africa, will be in charge of the Leone Stars’ remaining 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
According to the Sierra Leone FA, he will be considered for the job on a permanent basis if he does well against Tunisia, Cape Verde and Equatorial Guinea.
He’s the gaffer and what he says goes.
Sierra Leone appoints Irish coach (BBC)
Pic: johnnymckinstry.com
The story of an Irishman’s personal passion to uncover the true causes of the high suicide rate in Japan. The disturbing findings include the Japanese media`s perverse love affair with suicide, a variety of cruel and predatory economic pressures and an outdated and failing mental health care system.
Saving 10,000: Winning A War on Suicide.
Directed by Rene Duignan.
Heber Rowan writes:
Ireland has a severe problem with suicide. Not just from the economy but our unwillingness to address such a painful issue. Thankfully I dare say we are not as bad as Japan. This is is a gripping documentary by an Irish filmmaker [Rene Duignan] on Japan’s suicide and mental health issues. Please share and watch this video, I think new perspective on any problems we face is a healthy way of learning.
Full documentary here
Like an iron, female boss.
This morning’s Irish iTunes charts.
Thatcher Ding Dong! chart campaign is puerile – but the best protest available (Guardian)
Thanks Sheila Larkin
Ringsend, Dublin, moments ago.
Aw, suite.
Thanks Eddie